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The origins of Shakespeare in the Park
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Papp built a stage on a 35 foot truck so he could bring Shakespeare to other communities.
Papp turned a dilapidated building into The Public Theater
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Joe Papp saved a historic building from demolition, which evolved into The Public Theater.
Blake Edwards’ children reflect on their father
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Jennifer and Geoffrey Edwards reminisce on their father.
When Joe Papp asked Meryl Streep to take over the theater
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Meryl Streep was touched, but perplexed when Papp asked her to run the theater.
When Blake Edwards gave filmmaker Rob Marshall his iconic viewfinder
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Rob Marshall recounts the touching moment when Blake Edwards gifted him his viewfinder.
When Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek in “10”
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Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek as the “perfect woman” in his film “10.”
How Paul Feig discovered directing by watching “The Pink Panther”
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Paul Feig discovered directing by watching “The Pink Panther.”
Nam June Paik's communication problem
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Nam June Paik describes how everyday is a communication problem for him.
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (EAD + OC Trailer)
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Preview the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
Julia Alvarez on the female perspective in "In the Time of the Butterflies"
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Julia Alvarez wanted to write about dictatorship from a female perspective for her second novel.
How Julia Alvarez was inspired by the working class
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Julia Alvarez wrote about the interior lives of working class women.
How Julia Alvarez brought truth to the Mirabal sisters in her novel "In the Time of the Butterflies"
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Julia Alvarez brought the story of the assassination of the Mirabel sisters to life in her novel.
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